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  Windows Media Center won't play DVD. This program has played these exact DVD in September. These DVDs can be played on other devices. Error message indicates that there is a problem with the decoder, but don't tell me the code of error message. I searched other forums, but it is impossible to find an answer to this problem, except the recommendation of a codec - although I don't know how I "lost" the codec in the month. Microsoft Security Essentials have installed and up to date, if it is not a virus. Have problems in other programs with the recognition of previously readable files. Not sure if it's related, so I'll post in separate... forums but I'll give you a link if you want to. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  Hello cowgurlup55,

  In addition to the response of Santosh, please relay if the problem occurs when you play a DVD or a single. Please also relay if the same problem occurs when you try to play the DVD with Windows Media Player.

  In addition, if you have an extra DVD decoder installed, then try to update the DVD decoding software.

  For more information about MPEG - 2 DVD decoders, please visit the link below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

  In addition, you can also view the thread below with a similar problem:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistamedia/thread/27d40602-0346-48D9-b9b3-227d836abb15

  I hope this information is useful.

  Thank you

  Mary
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Media Center "to listen or look at a conflict"... does not recognize the TV tuner

  I have completely exhausted the forum Windows Media Center for response to the resolution of this problem. I replaced my unit ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Ready, as well as my graphics card tuner, and WMC still says 'No TV Tuner Found"and the message" listen or look at a conflict - no tuner available to meet the current demand "when I try to watch live TV. I have also a "no tuner hardware detected... Please ensure equipment is installed correctly...» "if I try to set up the TV Tuner again.

  I don't think that my answer lies in Windows Media Center or hardware from ATI. I'm now trying to figure out if it involves this feature installed at the factory of HP listed on the bottom of my computer: "GENUINE WINDOWS VISTA HOME Premium TUNER DIGITAL". I understand that it is the software and hardware.

  I would be grateful if anyone has answers. If anyone knows what this function is that was installed at the factory, and how I can uninstall and reinstall the software and replace the hardware, I understand that too.

  Thank you

  After unsuccessfully trying everything I could find that had the potential to solve my problem, I finally solved the problem myself.

  It's actually a corrupted Windows file that allows my TV tuner, which caused all my problems. I reinstalled my Vista operating system to its original state, and now the ATI TV tuner works fine. Easier said than done.
  
  Mr. Fix It

• I have upgraded to Windows XP Professional and now Windows XP Media Center won't play DVD - component missing.

  Now I have Windows XP Professional after the upgrade to Windows XP Media Center Edition Home 2005. Now my Media Center won't play DVDs and I keep getting the error message "Missing Component". I tried to reinstll cumulative update 2 for Windows XP Media Center 2005 that has worked for me the last time I had this problem, but now I get the Error Message "you must have Windows XP Media Center 2005 installed to get this download and it shows already on my computer as installed components. When I reinstalled it 3 years ago he corrected the problem of DVD. Help, please

  Thank you for your help. Here are the answers your request:

  "Windows XP Media Center version 5.1 Edition - this shows when I"run"- winver - ok.
  Complete error message: "Missing Component - required component Media Center is.
  missing. Please contact the manufacturer of your hardware.
  KB article: WindowsXPMediaCenter2005-KB900325 - usa .exe
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  This problem started about 10 days when I used the CD of XP Professional to correct a problem. My computer is a Dell Dimension 5100 and I have two CDs that were sent to me - Dell - Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 3 and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Version 2005 with update Rollup 2.

  Thanks again and I ran the "fix it" you suggested but it have no problem found to fix. Every thing works fine on my system, but Media Center won't play DVD. It will play CDs and videos on my system.

  The initial problem was that I could not download the Blackberry Desktop Software - updates needed. The computer came with Windows XP Media Center Edition Home and I use Internet Explorer 8 as my default browser. I also use Mozilla Firefox as my backup browser.

  Please stick to your thread to avoid confusion of origin: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_update/i-have-upgraded-to-windows-xp-professional-and-now/f5245962-e9b4-4415-8aff-bc1d972f8120

  Note that I asked you to MOVE your original thread on the forum of material WinXP, not start a new thread.

  Also note that you don't have NO Windows XP Media Center Edition, installed now if you upgraded to Windows XP Professional.

  PS: If "winver" still says Windows XP Media Center Édition, did you not correctly upgraded & something is not. Better contact the Dell Support on this issue (if they'll still talk to you).

• Windows Media Center cannot detect the error DVD Windows Media Center cannot detect a DVD in the DVD - ROM drive. Insert a video DVD into the drive

  Original title: why Windows Media Center does not detect my DVD?

  I built my computer motherboard ASUS P658D, Intel i7 processor clocked at 2.6 gHz, 12 GB RAM, 750W Corsair PWR. power, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - bit & ie9. When I put or the other two DVDs in one of two DVD players, Windows Media Center appears and when I click on "Play DVD" Media Center give me a window that says:

  "Windows Media Center cannot detect a DVD in the DVD - ROM drive. Insert a video DVD in the drive." Two DVDs, I've tried are educational for DVD

  my Nikon D300 Digital camera and a family video DVD or both these very well play in a bed of same computer running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, & ie8.

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  rises or it returns me to Windows Media Center and it does not detect to play either of my DVD. How can I get help here, or from Microsoft? Thank you.

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  automated download from microsoft that is supposed to automatically fix some problems, but he provided no help here. I think it is more likely

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  and ASUS.

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  Start > Panel > programs and features > features on or off Windows activate > then uncheck the box for multimedia functions > restart the computer > and then re-check the box to restore the multimedia features > now both discs play both DVDs, I tried. Both disks are operating normally. Reinstall the characteristics of media Windows 7 resolved the problem. Thanks to all who offered solutions.

• When you try to watch tv in Windows Media Center, I get black screen and audio sometimes and sometimes does not.

  Black screen in Windows Media Center during the TV

  When you try to watch tv in Windows Media Center, I get black screen and audio sometimes and sometimes does not. Any fix for it?

  TV works on the other program I have and has been workign on MC last week, but now I don't?

  Some success with this issue (its OK, but BLACK) video for live/recorded TV

  ' 1) ' disabled ' tuner card (Ati HD 650 PCIe) TV [via right click] in the Device Manager
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• Windows Media Center won't play video, but Windows Media Player will be?

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  -Slick05_1

  Hi Slick05_1,

  Thanks for the replies on the forum.

  Given that the Microsoft Vista Media Center and XBOX do not play the files suggest it would need to be a codec which solves the problem or maybe file conversion which would solve the problems you are experiencing.  Since the codecs for files is not something written by Microsoft, we do not have the information for that in our system.

  What I suggest is to go to your search engine preferred and in the search line and typing "is possible to play VLC on XBOX.

  WARNING:

  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  What I suggest also done an online search using your favorite search engine for "play MKV files in Vista x 64 Media Center" to find whether there may be suggestions about codecs or these codecs created by other organizations then Microsoft.

  Please let us know if you are able to get this to work for you.

  Best regards

  Debbie
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Media Center won't play movies or videos.

  Windows Media Center

  problems began with the shifting of the wmc vedeos vedios. now his habit get worse let me do something hardy

  What type of video file you are trying to play in WMC?

  Supported video files: -.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/file-types-supported-by-Windows-Media-Center

• Windows Media Center can't find DVD disc when inserted.

  Original title: dvd player

  Windows 7

  Media Center can't find DVD disc when inserted

  shows driver to be good and up-to-date

  Play any CD or DVD or recognized by the system?

  DVD players are a common failure point in computers.

  If yours is a desktop PC:

  A replacement can be purchased for about $20 and is easy to install.  Remove all power.  Button Hold ON in during 7 seconds.  Open the case.  2 screws hold the disc instead of delete, then remove the two wires from the back.  Make slide the other in its place and reverse the procedure.

  If yours is the laptop:

  It is part of the OEM.  Therefore, it is much more expensive.  Probably in the vicinity of $100.  You can instead buy an external DVD drive for about $25, which is connected by USB.  It has the advantage of being portable and universally adaptable to any other PC.

• Windows Media Center won't download guide ads when net framework 4 is installed

  Whenever I want to download Guide listings for Media Center, I uninstall NETFramework 4.  So, I have to re - install to run other programs, such as the of Garmin GPS map updates.

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  Is there an update or patch to fix this problem?

  Hi davidHeaslip,

  ·         You get the error message?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Perform a clean boot to see if there is a conflict of software like the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the section How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state of the link to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

  After the clean boot used to resolve the problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

  (a) click Start, run.

  (b) type msconfigand click OK.

  (c) the System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.

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  Method 2: Follow the steps in the article.

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• Windows Media Center won't stay connected to xbox 360

  I am running Windows 7 service pack 1. everything worked fine until about a week ago. No updates have been made, that I know, but the XBox 360 will not stay connected for more than 5 minutes. Everything else works fine. Netflix, Xbox Live, everything but Media Center. Help, please. He will play with stutters at all, then I get a 'Connection error', telling me to check the cable network and blah blah blah.  I did everything I can think of.

  Hi Brian,.

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community Forums.

  Connection problems may occur even if you set up an Extender or after the Extender has been successfully configured. Here are some possible solutions to the Extender connection issues.

  An Extender can lose its connection to the computer for various reasons. Here are some reasons why this happens and some possible solutions to the problem:

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• Problem with Windows Media Player: "Server execution failed" and "files needed to display video are not installed or do not work properly.

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• Recently, I have upgraded to Windows XP Professional and now Windows XP Media Center won't play DVD-Missing component

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  Thank you

  Hi RobColemanYF,

  Your version of windows may miss the DVD decoder. For more information, see the link below.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

  Hope it will be useful.

• Windows media player won't recognize DVD

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  To find the manufacturer and model of your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive:
  1. click on start and then click Control Panel
  2. click on system and Maintenance
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  It says 'Windows Media Player has encountered a problem reading the file' and puts a little red cross next to him.

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  Thank you.

  Linda.

  Hi, I do not know what a codec pack is so unlikely, I installed a?  BUT have been looking more help sites and found someone else with the same problem as mine here.

  The solution:

  Run cmd.exe as administrator, and then type sfc/scannow

  and he fixed it!

  Thanks for your help - hope this helps someone else now.